Worldwide Military Defense Attorneys
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Steven Shewmaker
Founding Partner
Patty Shewmaker
Managing Partner
James E. Holmes
Of-Counsel
Drew Early
Of-Counsel
Alexa N. Lewis
Partner
James R. Lewis IV
Partner
Our military defense team includes retired and former members of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.
Our team includes attorneys who have served in combat both as Judge Advocates, Infantrymen and in Military Intelligence.
We have personal experience serving on active duty as well as in the National Guard and the Reserves.
When you hire us you get a team of professionals with over 200 years of military service and experience to defend your rights.
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Practice Areas
Military Justice Defense
and Court-Martial
Defense
Separation Boards
VA Appeals & Medical Malpractice (FTCA)
Court-Martial Appeals
Security Clearance Representation
Military Discharge
Upgrades (BCMR)
Article 15/ Non-judical Punishment Defense
ROTC Disenrollment Boards
Our Services Offered For:
Active Duty Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen all over the United States who are under investigation or charged with offenses under the UCMJ and need a military defense attorney.
Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who are being administratively separated from the military.
Veterans around the country who need to upgrade their discharges.
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsman who wish to appeal administrative punishments such as GOMORS, article 15s, NCOERs, OERS, or their court-martial convictions.
Service Academy and ROTC Cadets facing disenrollment boards.
Veterans who need representation for VA disability appeals and claims.
How It Works
Get Personal Attention
When you hire us, you have access to your lead counsel 24 hours a day
Get A Team
When you hire us, you get a team to represent you – two attorneys, an investigator, and a full support staff.
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Latest Blog
I’m a Military Service Member. Local Authorities Have Dropped My Legal Case. Am I in the Clear?
If you’re a military service member that got into legal trouble but had local authorities decide not to prosecute you are in the clear, right? Wrong. Individuals can be prosecuted by State District Attorneys, Federal Law Enforcement and the Military. Federal and State cases are geographically based while Military cases are status based for active duty personnel. Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis discuss the matter in this video.
What is a Separation Board in the Military? How Does it Differ from a Contested Court-Martial?
From a litigation standpoint, an administrative separation hearing is very similar to a contested court-martial. The Respondent is entitled to have an attorney, call witnesses, cross examine witnesses, and present opening and closing statements. There are some stark differences.
What Happens With TRICARE When a Military Couple Divorces?
For military families undergoing a divorce, one of the biggest concerns of the non-military spouse is whether they and their kids will still be able to access health benefits. In a military divorce, the former spouse (referred to by TRICARE as the “sponsor”), and all of their biological or adopted children only remains eligible for TRICARE if he or she meets certain criteria.
In this video from Shewmaker & Shewmaker, Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis discuss those criteria, how they may apply under different scenarios and how to navigate the rules.